FreeMotion FMTL8257P-ISP0, FMTL8507P-ISP0 Owner's Manual

Model No.

Serial No.

The model number and serial num­ber are found in the location shown
below. Write the model number and
serial number in the space above.

Serial

Number

Decal

QUESTIONS?

At FreeMotion Fitness, we’re
committed to providing complete
customer satisfaction. If you
have questions, see HOW TO
CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on
page 2 of this manual.

CAUTION

Read all precautions and instruc­tions in this manual before using
this equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to Contact Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SECTION 1

Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warning Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How to Move the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

How to Connect the Treadmill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SECTION 2

How to Upgrade the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

How to Use the Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

SECTION 3

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Six-month Preventive Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

SECTION 4

Exercise Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

FreeMotion is a registered trademark of ICON IP, Inc.

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HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE

If you have questions after reading this manual, or if you require assistance, please contact Customer Care at the
address and phone number listed below. Please be prepared to give the following information:

• The MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual for the location).

• The NAME OF THE PRODUCT (FreeMotion treadmill).

• The SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT (see the front cover of this manual for the location).

Customer Care: 1-800-201-2109, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Mountain Time

FreeMotion Fitness, Inc. • 1096 Elkton Drive, Suite 600 • Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read all

mportant precautions and instructions in this manual and warnings on the treadmill before operating

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the treadmill. FreeMotion assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained
by or through the use of this product.

1. Before beginning this or any exercise pro­gram, consult your physician. This is espe­cially important for persons over the age of 35
or persons with pre-existing health problems.
Read all instructions before using.

2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
that all users of the treadmill are adequately
informed of all warnings and precautions.

3. Use the treadmill only as described in this
manual.

4. Place the treadmill on a level surface, with at
least 8 ft. ( 2.5 m) of clearance behind it and
2 ft. (0.5 m) on each side. Do not place the
treadmill on a surface that blocks any air
openings. To protect the floor or carpet from
damage, place a mat under the treadmill.

5. Keep the treadmill indoors, away from mois­ture and dust. Do not place the treadmill in a
garage or covered patio, or near water.

6. Do not operate the treadmill where aerosol
products are used or where oxygen is being
administered.

7. Do not operate the treadmill until it is properly
and fully assembled (see ASSEMBLY on
page 7).

8. Regularly inspect and tighten all parts of the
treadmill.

9. Keep children under the age of 12 and pets
away from the treadmill at all times.

both men and women.

Always wear athletic
shoes. Never use the treadmill with bare feet,
wearing only stockings, or in sandals.

13. When connecting the power cord, follow the in­structions on page 12. No other appliance
should be on the same circuit as the treadmill.
Do not use an extension cord.

14. Keep the power cord away from heated sur­faces.

15. Never move the walking belt while the power
is turned off. Do not operate the treadmill if
the power cord or plug is damaged or if the
treadmill is not working properly. (See BE­FORE YOU BEGIN on page 6 if the treadmill is
not working properly.)

16. Read, understand, and test the emergency
stop procedure before using the treadmill (see
GETTING STARTED on page 17).

17. Never start the treadmill while you are stand­ing on the walking belt. Always hold the
handrails while using the treadmill.

18. The treadmill is capable of high speeds.
Adjust the speed in small increments to avoid
sudden jumps in speed.

19. The pulse sensor is not a medical device.
Various factors, including the user's move­ment, may affect the accuracy of heart rate
readings. The pulse sensor is intended only
as an exercise aid in determining heart rate
trends in general.

10. The treadmill should not be used by persons
weighing more than 350 lbs. (160 kg).

11. Never allow more than one person on the
treadmill at a time.

12. Wear appropriate exercise clothes when
using the treadmill. Do not wear loose clothes
that could become caught in the treadmill.
Athletic support clothes are recommended for

20. Never leave the treadmill unattended while it
is running.

21. Do not change the incline of the treadmill by
placing objects under it.

22. Never insert or drop any object into any
opening.

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3. Make sure to perform all maintenance proce-

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dures outlined in this manual. Failure to do so
will void the warranty and may result in dam­age to the treadmill.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4.

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DANGER: A

cord before cleaning the treadmill and before
performing the maintenance and adjustment
procedures described in this manual.
Servicing other than the procedures in this

anual should be performed by an authorized

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service representative only.

lways unplug the power

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HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE

Disconnect power
before servicing.

Do not remove or insert this plug while the
safety key is inserted in the console. Touch
metal frame before removing or inserting plug.
Static sensitive components may be affected.

WARNING

!

:

HIGH VOLTAGE

Disconnect line cord from
outlet before servicing.

:

HIGH VOLTAGE

Disconnect line cord from
outlet before servicing.

WARNING DECAL PLACEMENT

The decals shown below have been placed on the treadmill. If a decal is missing, or if it is not legible, see
HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE on page 2 of this manual and order a free replacement decal.
Note: The decals may not be shown at actual size.

Note: There
is one decal
on each side.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Congratulations for selecting the revolutionary
FreeMotion®treadmill. The FreeMotion treadmill offers
an impressive array of features to make your workouts

ore effective and enjoyable.

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or your benefit, read this manual carefully before

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you use the treadmill. If you have questions after

reading this manual, see HOW TO CONTACT CUS­TOMER CARE on page 2 of this manual. To help us

Accessory Tray

Handgrip Pulse Sensor

Handrail

assist you, please note the model number and serial
number of the treadmill before calling. The model num­ber and serial number can be found on a decal at-

ached to the treadmill (see the front cover of this man-

t
ual for the location of the decal).

Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with
the parts that are labeled in the drawing below.

Console

Key/Clip

Cushioned Walking Platform

Walking Belt

Foot Rail

Roller Adjustment Bolts

On/off Circuit Breaker

Power Cord

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1/2” Screw (119)–1

3/4” Tek Screw (58)–8

5/16” Star

Washer (48)–4

Console Plate Screw

(94)–4*

Display Mounting Screw

(114)–5*

*These Screws are included only with the Workout TV console treadmill.

1/2” Star

Washer (124)–4

Side Base Bolt (95)–4

Top Base Bolt (96)–4

ASSEMBLY

ssembly requires two persons.Set the treadmill in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. Do not

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dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Assembly can be completed using a 3/8" hex
key, a 7/32" hex key, and a Phillips screwdriver.

For help identifying assembly hardware, see the drawings below. Note: If a part is not found in the part bags,

heck to see if the part has been preattached. To avoid damaging plastic parts, do not use power tools for

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assembly.

1. Place the Uprights (93) near the front of the Base Frame
(56) as shown.

Cut the ties securing the indicated wires to the Base
Frame (56) and the right Upright (93). Plug both wires
into one of the Wire Adapters (A) as shown in the inset
drawing. Make sure to insert the connectors properly;

the connectors should slide in easily and snap into
place. If a connector does not slide in easily and snap
into place, turn it and then insert it. IF THE CONNEC­TORS ARE NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE CON­SOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN THE POWER IS
TURNED ON. Insert the Wire Adapter and the excess

wire into the indicated hole in the Base Frame.

Next, slide the Uprights (93) onto the Base Frame (56),
and align the holes in the Uprights with the holes in the
Base Frame. Be careful to avoid pinching the wires.
Finger tighten two Side Base Bolts (95) through the
bracket near the right Upright and into the Base Frame;

do not tighten the Side Base Bolts yet.

Repeat this step on the left side of the treadmill.
Note: There are no wires on the left side.

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93

Wires

Hole

56

A

95

. Finger tighten two Top Base Bolts (96) with two 1/2” Star

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Washers (124) through the top of the bracket near the
right Upright (93) and into the Base Frame (56).

Repeat this step on the left side of the treadmill.

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Then, tighten the Top Base Bolts (96) and the Side Base
Bolts (95) on both sides.

3. Locate the Bolt (B) on the top of each Upright (93). With

the help of a second person, set the console assembly
onto the top of the Uprights.

are inserted into the indicated holes in the bottom of
the console assembly (only one side is shown). Be
careful not to pinch any wires.

(103) and carefully tip the console assembly forward so
that you can see the indicated wires. Make sure the con-

sole assembly is held securely by the Bolts.

Cut the tie holding the wire to the right Upright (93). Plug
the wire in the right Upright and the wire in the console
assembly into a Wire Adapter (A). See the inset draw-

ing. The connectors should slide in easily and snap
into place.
it. IF THE CONNECTORS ARE NOT INSERTED PROP­ERLY, THE CONSOLE MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN
THE POWER IS TURNED ON. If there is a TV Cable,

connect the TV Cable in the console assembly to the TV
Cable in the right Upright. Then, insert the wires down
into the right Upright.

If a connector does not, turn it and then insert

Make sure that the Bolts

Pull up on the Handrail

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56

TV Cables

A

95

9

Console

Assembly

103

Hole

Wires

B

93

3

6

9

124

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4. With the help of a second person, pivot the console as-

sembly to the position shown. Be careful to avoid

inching your hands or the wires.

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lign the Handrail Bolts (102) with the holes in the tops

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of the Uprights (93). Start all four Handrail Bolts, and
then firmly tighten them.

If your treadmill has a Workout TV console, go to step 5. If your treadmill has a Basic console, go to step 6.

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102

Console

Assembly

02

1

93

5. Insert the wire harness, the TV cable, and the ground
wire into the bottom of the TV Console Assembly (A) as
you slide the TV Console Assembly onto the bracket on
the Handrail (103). Connect the wire harness, the TV
cable, and the ground wire to the back of the TV
Console Assembly.

nectors properly.

Align the indicated five holes in the back of the TV
Console Assembly (A) with the five holes in the bracket
on the Handrail (103). Attach the TV Console Assembly
with five Display Mounting Screws (114). Be careful

not to pinch any wires.

Attach the Console Plate (135) to the TV Console
Assembly (A) with four Console Plate Screws (94).

Make sure to connect the con-

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Ground

Wires

103

A

TV Cable

Wire

Harness

114

94

135

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6. After the treadmill is placed in the location where it will

e used (see HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL on

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page 11), make sure that both Rear Leveling Feet (38)
and the Base Pads (not shown) rest firmly on the floor.
If the treadmill rocks even slightly, turn the right Rear
Foot clockwise or counterclockwise until the rocking

otion is eliminated.

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Note: The Power Cord Bracket (64) must be at­tached at all times.

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64

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7. Remove the two Cover Screws (2) and the four Front

Cover Screws (16) from the Frame (22).

8. Attach the Front Cover (17) to the Frame (22) with the

two Cover Screws (2) and four Front Cover Screws
(16).

9. Make sure that all parts are properly tightened before you use the treadmill. To protect the floor or car-

pet, place a mat beneath the treadmill.

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2

16

8

22

16

2

16

17

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HOW TO MOVE THE TREADMILL

Before moving the treadmill, unplug the power
cord. Note: It may be necessary to disconnect a CATV

cable and a network wire from the treadmill, depending

n how far the treadmill will be moved.

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Due to the size and weight of the treadmill, moving
it requires two or three persons. Hold the metal
frame firmly in the location shown at the right.
CAUTION: To decrease the possibility of damage to
the treadmill or of injury, do not lift the frame by the
plastic front cover.

wheels to the desired location and then lower it back to
the level position.

jury, use extreme caution while moving the tread­mill. Do not attempt to move the treadmill over un­even surfaces.

Carefully roll the treadmill on the

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of in-

Frame

Front

Cover

Wheels

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HOW TO CONNECT THE TREADMILL

OW TO CONNECT A CATV CABLE

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of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in an increased risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service­man if you are in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use
an adapter to connect the plug to an improper
receptacle.

HOW TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD

This product must be earthed.

tion or break down, earthing provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of elec­tric shock.

This product is for use on a dedicated, 15-amp,
240-volt circuit. No other appliance should be on
the same circuit. The product is equipped with a cord

having an equipment-earthing conductor and an earth­ing plug.

Plug the earthing plug
into a receptacle as
shown at the right. Do
not modify the plug or
the receptacle. Do not
use an adapter or an ex­tension cord. The recep­tacle must be earthed.

mproper connection

If it should malfunc-

If your treadmill has the Workout TV console,

CATV cable must be connected to the treadmill for

able TV stations to be viewed.

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Locate the cable
jack on the front of
the treadmill.
Connect the CATV
cable to the cable
jack. Route the
cable so that it will
not be pinched or
crushed by the lift
mechanism or the
frame.

A satellite receiver, VCR, or DVD player can also be
connected to the treadmill. Connect a CATV cable
from the coaxial output on your equipment (usually la­beled TV OUT or RF OUT) to the cable jack on the
front of the treadmill.

Note: Audio/video equipment without coaxial outputs
(some satellite receivers and DVD players) will require
an RF modulator to work correctly with the treadmill.
RF modulators are not available from FreeMotion
Fitness, but are available at electronics stores. See the
owner's manual for the equipment you wish to connect
to determine if an RF modulator is needed, or contact
your local audio/visual service provider.

a

Cable Jack

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